Walking Walls Bale Ejector

ABSTRACT

A walking walls bale ejector with one stationary floor wall, one horizontal and lateral moveable side wall, one horizontal moveable side wall and an upper horizontal moveable wall. The side walls and top wall can be moved horizontally in relation to the frame.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

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BACKGROUND

This invention relates generally to material balers and in particular toa system and machine for allowing a baler to eject a bale at full speedand continue baling without time impediment through the use of a walkingwalls ejector.

SUMMARY

In some embodiments of the present invention, the walking walls baleejector comprises one stationary floor wall, one horizontally andlaterally moveable side wall, one horizontally moveable side wall aswell as an upper horizontally moveable wall.

In some embodiments of the present invention, during operation, a baleenters the rear of the walking walls bale ejector. The side wall keepsthe bale in a compressed position because the adjustable side wall isplaced in the correct position to ensure that the space between thewalls in the walking walls bale ejector corresponds to the size of thebale. The upper wall does not move up and down. In several preferredembodiments, the nonadjustable side wall does not move. Additionalcylinders on the side walls and the upper wall can then advance the baleforward through the walking walls bale ejector in a horizontal movement.

In several embodiments of the present invention, a wire tier machine canbe placed on the walking walls bale ejector distal to the actual baler.In several embodiments of the present invention, the walking walls baleejector can be constructed with a wire tier attachment on the front sideof walking walls bale ejector.

In some embodiments, one of the side walls can move on a track, ormoveable mechanism, therein allowing for bales to be extruded into thewalking walls bale ejector from a baler. In several embodiments sidewalls that can move on a track can electronically coordinate with abaler to ensure proper adjustable wall movement and positioning toaccommodate the size of the bale and the timing of the bale leaving thebaler and entering the walking walls bale ejector.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and theadvantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptionsto be taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings describingspecific embodiments of the disclosure, wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the adjustable wall in the beginning operative position.

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith an adjustable wall in the open position wherein the adjustablecolumn is at maximum distance from the nonadjustable wall.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the adjustable wall moved into a position to accommodate a balesize that was just completed by a baler.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith all adjustable walls in extended position relative to frame bars.

FIG. 5 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the top wall in retracted position relative to frame bars.

FIG. 6 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith an adjustable wall in retracted position relative to frame bars.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith another adjustable wall in retracted position relative to framebars.

FIG. 8 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the adjustable wall in the beginning operative position attached toa wire tier.

FIG. 9 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the adjustable wall in the beginning operative position, as rotatedto illustrate the back portion of one embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 10 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the adjustable wall in the beginning operative position and a balein the walking ejector.

FIG. 11 is another isometric view of one embodiment of the presentinvention, with the adjustable wall in the beginning operative position,as rotated to illustrate the back portion of one embodiment of thepresent invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

One or more illustrative embodiments incorporating the inventiondisclosed herein are presented below. Applicant has created arevolutionary walking walls bale ejector.

In the following description, certain details are set forth such asspecific quantities, sizes, etc. so as to provide a thoroughunderstanding of the present embodiments disclosed herein. However, itwill be evident to those of ordinary skill in the art that the presentdisclosure may be practiced without such specific details. In manycases, details concerning such considerations and the like have beenomitted inasmuch as such details are not necessary to obtain a completeunderstanding of the present disclosure and are within the skills ofpersons of ordinary skill in the relevant art.

Referring to the drawings in general, it will be understood that theillustrations are for the purpose of describing particular embodimentsof the disclosure and are not intended to be limiting thereto. Drawingsare not necessarily to scale and arrangements of specific units in thedrawings can vary.

While most of the terms used herein will be recognizable to those ofordinary skill in the art, it should be understood, however, that whennot explicitly defined, terms should be interpreted as adopting ameaning presently accepted by those of ordinary skill in the art. Incases where the construction of a term would render it meaningless oressentially meaningless, the definition should be taken from Webster'sDictionary, 11th Edition, 2008. Definitions and/or interpretationsshould not be incorporated from other patent applications, patents, orpublications, related or not, unless specifically stated in thisspecification or if the incorporation is necessary for maintainingvalidity.

Certain terms are used in the following description and claims to referto particular system components. As one skilled in the art willappreciate, different persons may refer to a component by differentnames. This document does not intend to distinguish between componentsthat differ in name but not function. The drawing figures are notnecessarily to scale. Certain features of the invention may be shownexaggerated in scale or in somewhat schematic form, and some details ofconventional elements may not be shown, all in the interest of clarityand conciseness.

Although several preferred embodiments of the present invention havebeen described in detail herein, the invention is not limited hereto. Itwill be appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art thatvarious modifications can be made without materially departing from thenovel and advantageous teachings of the invention. Accordingly, theembodiments disclosed herein are by way of example. It is to beunderstood that the scope of the invention is not to be limited thereby.

“Piston” or “cylinder” as used herein is “any mechanical device used toderive motion, or in a pump to impart motion.” The two terms “piston”and “cylinder” may be used interchangeably throughout this application.The terms “bottom”, “top”, and “side” as used herein are relative toeach other, in that “bottom” is parallel to “top” and a “side” isparallel to another “side”. In several embodiments of the presentinvention a “bottom” can be perpendicular to the ground, or even locateda further distance from the ground than a “top”. “Bar” or “Bars” asdefined herein can include any variety of three-dimensional shapewhether as a single unit, or assembled units capable of performing therequirements of a “bar” as outlined below. “Horizontal movement” orvariants thereof, is defined as a movement away from fixed point andsubstantially parallel to the ground upon which the frame is stationed.

Referring to the drawings in more detail, and in particular to FIG. 1 isan isometric view of one embodiment of the present invention with themovable wall in the beginning operative position. In many embodiments,the walking walls bale ejector 1000 is primarily constructed of heavyduty parts, such as metals and alloys designed to be utilized under thepressures and weights associated with material baling.

As shown in several embodiments, walking walls ejector 1000 is comprisedof a substantially rectangular hollow frame 100. Hollow frame 100 can beof variant geometric shapes provided that the shape allows for themaintenance of a compressed bale shape and bale movement capabilities asare required by further aspects of the invention. Hollow frame 100 ispreferably constructed with a solid industrial metal or alloy as isknown in the art of baling ejectors.

Hollow frame 100 is constructed, in many embodiments, with two sideframes 40 and 10. Frames 40 and 10 are preferably constructed in arectangular shape with top bars 17 and 12 respectively and bottom bars11 and 11 a. In many embodiments, forming the sides of frame 40 and 10are hollow square legs 14 and 13. In several embodiments, frames 40 and10 also mechanically attach to frame bars 30, 31, 60 and 61 in a mannerknown in the art for a frame utilized in baling work. All frame bars andlegs are preferably constructed of a durable metal or alloy material.Attached to the front of bars 60 and 61 and distal to back bars 30 and31 are two wire tier handle holders 50 designed to engage and hold awire tier mechanism in several embodiments of the present invention (SeeFIG. 8).

In several embodiments of the present invention, bars 12 and 11 a areconstructed with orifices 115 running through bars 12 and 11 a which canengage threaded rods 25 and 26 as well as securing rigs 15. In severalembodiments of the present invention, securing rigs 15 are designed tofixedly engage threaded rods 25 and 26 to bars 11 a and 12 respectively.

Rigidly located between frames 40 and 10 and in direct perpendicularmechanical attachment to rods or bars or back bars 30 and 60 and rods orbars or bars 31 and 61 are support beams 42 and 43 respectively. Supportbeams 42 and 43 are preferably designed to withstand the stresses ofstandard bale movement activities. Attached to support beam 42 throughengagement faces 27, are threaded rods or bars 26. Attached to supportbeam 43 through engagement faces 27 are threaded rods 25. Attachedbetween threaded rods or bars 26 and 25 are adjustable support columns20. Adjustable support columns 20 can mechanically vary in distancebetween side frames 10 and supports beams 42 and 43 by rotation ofthreaded rods 25 and 26 respectively. In several embodiments, threadedrods 25 and 26 are mechanically secured to frame 10 via securing rigs15.

Attached to rods or bars or back bars 30 and front bar 60 and distal toframe 10 are baffles 35 which house roller bearings 32 and 33 allow theupper and side walls to extend and retract on rails 132 and 133. Baffles35 are preferably constructed with a strong metal or alloy. House rollerbearings 32 and 33 are preferably constructed, as known in the art, tomove a cube of baled material in a horizontal manner relative to theground.

Also illustrated is horizontal movement cylinder 34, which in someembodiments is capable of moving top wall 110 horizontally in relationto rods or back bars 30 and front bar 60. In several embodiments of thepresent invention, top wall 110 is preferably designed of a durablemetal material capable of being used in baling applications. Horizontalcompression cylinder 34 is preferably constructed, as known in the art,to maintain the compression on a baled bale.

Attached to frame 40 are side baffles 137 which engage tubes 28 and 29that are welded into the movable wall structure 20. These tubestructures are to resist the torsional stress within the movable wallstructure 20.

Also illustrated is horizontal cylinder 150A, which is in someembodiments is capable of moving side wall 130 away or towards frame 40.In several embodiments of the present invention, side wall 130 ispreferably designed of a durable metal material capable of being used inbale movement applications. Placement of tubes 28 and 29 and cylinder150A can vary as is known in the art.

Attached to adjustable support columns 20 are side baffles 137 whichengage tubes 28 and 29. Also illustrated is horizontal cylinder 150B,which is some embodiments is capable of moving side wall 120 away ortowards frame 100. Horizontal cylinder 150B is preferably constructed,as known in the art, to move a bale out or into an ejector. In severalembodiments of the present invention, side wall 120 is preferablydesigned of a durable metal material capable of being used in balingapplications. Cylinders 150A and 150B and can collectively be referencedas cylinder group or cylinders 150.

Attached to frame bars 61 and 31 is stationary floor wall 140. Inseveral embodiments of the present invention, floor wall 140 is moveableor repositionable in relationship to the frame 100. In severalembodiments of the present invention, floor wall 140 is preferablydesigned of a durable metal material capable of being used in balingapplications. It is envisioned, that in several embodiments of thepresent invention, pistons and cylinders of variable size can beutilized and is known in the art for baling such that the pistons andcylinders have enough strength to move a bale. It is envisioned thatside walls 120 and 130, top wall 110 and/or bottom wall 140 can berotated in 90 degree increments relative to frame 40, such that invarying embodiments, any of side walls 120 and 130, top wall 110 and/orbottom wall 140 could be closest to the ground on which frame 100 rests.

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith a side wall 130 in the open position. In many embodiments of thepresent invention, adjustable support columns 20 can be in an “openposition” wherein columns 20 are as close to frame 10 as possible whilestill being guided by threaded rods 25 and 26. It is envisioned that inseveral embodiments, rods 25 and 26 can actually be constructed ashydraulic cylinders or other motion devices capable of moving andmaintaining columns 20. As shown in FIG. 2, walls 110, 120, 130 and 140are in retracted position ready to receive a bale. Also shown issubstantially rectangular front frame 200. Front frame 200 is preferablyconstructed of durable metal or an alloy.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the movable side wall 130 moved into the position for the completedbale to accommodate the bale size that has been baled. In manyembodiments of the present invention, adjustable support columns 20 canbe in a “ready position” wherein columns 20 are as far from frame 10 asnecessary while still being guided by threaded rods 25 and 26 as toreceive a bale for “walking”. As shown in FIG. 3, walls 110, 120, 130and 140 are in retracted position ready to receive a bale. Cylinders 150are not actuated at this time.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith all movable walls 110, 120, and 130 extended from the frame after abale 3000 (FIG. 10) has been walked forward. In this figure of oneembodiment of the present invention, side walls 120 and 130, as well astop wall 110 are in the full horizontal extension position. As shown,cylinder 34 is fully actuated so as to cause wall 110 to extend awayfrom frame 100 along wall tracks 132 and 133 respectively. As shown,cylinders 150 are fully actuated so as to cause walls 120 and 130 toextend away from frame 100 along wall tracks 128 and 129 respectively.

FIG. 5 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the top wall moved back. In some embodiments of the presentinvention, top wall 110 can retract towards frame 100 upon retraction ofcylinder 34 in order to walk another bale 3000 again.

FIG. 6 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith a second wall (the adjusting side wall) moved back. In someembodiments of the present invention, side wall 130 can retract towardsframe 100 upon retraction of cylinder 150B. It is envisioned that theactual retraction sequence of cylinder 34 as well as cylinders 150 canvary.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith a third wall (the stationary side wall) moved back. In someembodiments of the present invention, side wall 130 can retract towardsframe 100 upon retraction of cylinder 150B. Once all walls as listed inFIGS. 4-7 have been retracted, the bale 3000 can be further walkedforward relative to back bar 30.

FIG. 8 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the adjustable wall 130 in the beginning operative positionattached to a wire tier. As shown, wire tier assembly 2000 is attachedto front frame 200 in a manner known in the art. Wire tier assembly 2000can be one as known in the art for wire tying. Also, shown attached toframe 200 are push button control panel 90, feed tension unit 80, andknotter assembly 70. Push button control panel 90, feed tension unit 80,and knotter assembly 70 are of the types known in the art for wiretying. Control panel 90 can be modified to link the baler (not shown),ejector 1000, and wire tier assembly 2000 in a manner known in the artto ensure that the adjustable support columns are in the optimalposition to obtain a bale 3000 and move said bale 3000 when in use.Control panel 90 is preferably designed to optimize baler and walkingwalls ejector 1000 performance and maximize the speed of baling andtying operations.

FIG. 9 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the adjustable wall 130 in the beginning operative position asrotated from FIG. 1 to illustrate the back side of one embodiment of thepresent invention that will be adjacent and in communication with abaler. In this figure of one embodiment of the present invention, sidewalls 120 and 130, as well as top wall 110 are in the full horizontallyretracted position relative to the back bar 30. As shown cylinder 150Ais fully retracted so as to cause wall 120 to be proximate to back bar30 along wall tracks 128 and 129 respectively. As shown, the othercylinders 34 and 150, are also in fully retracted positions. The bale3000 upon leaving a baler will enter the walking walls ejector 1000 intothe space formed by walls 110, 120, 130, and 140.

As also shown in FIG. 1, hollow frame 100 is constructed, in manyembodiments, with two side frames 40 and 10. Frames 40 and 10 arepreferably constructed in a rectangular shape with top bars 17 and 12respectively and bottom bars 11 and 11 a. In many embodiments, formingthe sides of frame 40 and 10 are hollow square legs 14 and 13. Inseveral embodiments, frames 40 and 10 also mechanically attach to framebars 30, 31, 60 and 61 in a manner known in the art for a frame utilizedin baling work. All frame bars and legs are preferably constructed of adurable metal or alloy material.

FIG. 10 is an isometric view of one embodiment of the present inventionwith the movable wall in the beginning operative position and a bale inthe walking ejector. As illustrated, bale 3000 is horizontally moved bytop wall 100 and side walls 120 and 130 through actuation of cylinder 34and cylinder group 150.

FIG. 11 is another isometric view of one embodiment of the presentinvention with the movable wall in the beginning operative position asrotated from FIG. 1 (approximately 180 degrees) to illustrate the backside of one embodiment of the present invention. In this figure of oneembodiment of the present invention, side walls 120 and 130, as well astop wall 110 are in the full horizontally retracted position. As shown,house roller bearings 32 and 33 are fully retracted so as to cause wall110 to be proximate to frame 100 along wall tracks 132 and 133respectively. As shown, cylinder 150A is fully retracted so as to causewall 120 to be proximate frame 100 along wall tracks 128 and 129respectively. As shown other cylinders 34 and 150 are also in fullyretracted positions.

In several embodiments, the present invention operates in the followingmanner: A bale 3000 is moved into the walking ejector 1000 (FIG. 9-11)from a baler. The compressed bale 3000 is then moved away from the backbar 30 by actuation of cylinders 150 and 34, therein causing walls 110,120 and 130 to move forward relative to stationary floor wall 140. Insome embodiments, upper wall 110 is then retracted (FIG. 5), followed byside wall 130 (FIG. 6) and then side wall 120 (FIG. 7). This retractiontherein advances the bale 3000 through the ejector by “walking” it. Inseveral embodiments (FIG. 8), the walked bale 3000 is then tied by wiretier assembly 2000 in a manner known in the art. This operation ofwalking walls ejector 1000 can continue until the entire bale 3000 ispassed through the ejector 1000 and (potentially) tied at variousintervals.

In some embodiments the present invention is a walking walls baleejector 1000 comprising: a frame 100 with back bars 30 and front bars 30forming an interior comprising; a laterally and horizontally moveablefirst side wall 130 capable of movement in relation to said back bars30; a horizontally moveable second side wall 120 capable of movement inrelation to said back bars 30; a horizontally moveable top wall 110capable of movement in relation to said back bars 30; a bottom floor 140which is stationary in relation to said back bars 30.

In some embodiment of the present invention, the walking walls baleejector 1000 has first side wall 130, said second side wall 120 and saidtop walls 110 that are capable of horizontal movement away from saidback bar 30. In some embodiment of the present invention, the walkingwalls bale ejector 1000 has first side wall 130, said second side wall120 and said top wall 110 that are capable of horizontal movementtowards said back bar 30.

In some embodiments, said horizontal movement of said first side wall130, said second side wall 120 and top wall 110 occurs throughsimultaneous actuation of said first side wall 130, said second sidewall 120 and said top wall 110. In some embodiments, a moveable oradjustable column assembly 20 located in said frame 1000 and is attachedin mechanical communication to said first side wall 130. In someembodiments, the moveable column 20 is attached and in electroniccommunication with a baler to ensure bale 3000 size compatibility. Insome embodiments, said front bars 60 are in mechanically attached to awire tier 2000. In several embodiments, said side wall 130 capable ofmovement in relation to said back bars 30 is actuated by a firsthorizontal cylinder 150A for horizontal motion; second side wall 120capable of movement relation to said back bars is actuated by a secondhorizontal cylinder 150B for horizontal motion; top wall 110 capable ofmovement in relation to said back bars is actuated by a third horizontalcylinder 34 for horizontal motion.

In several embodiments, the present invention is a method for moving abale 3000 through a walking walls bale ejector 1000 comprising: ejectinga bale 3000 into a walking walls bale ejector 1000 which comprises: aframe 100 with an interior comprising; a moveable first side wall 130capable of movement in relation to said frame 100; a moveable secondside wall 120 capable of movement in relation to said frame 100; amoveable top wall 110 capable of movement horizontally in relation tosaid frame 100; a bottom floor 140 which is stationary in relation tosaid frame 100; and horizontally moving a bale 3000 through actuation ofsaid first side wall 130, said second side wall 120 and said top wall110. In several embodiments, there is an additional step of providing awalking walls bale ejector 1000 which further comprises an adjustablecolumn assembly 20 located in said frame 1000 and attached in mechanicalcommunication to said first side wall 130. In several embodiments, themethod further comprises the step of attaching a wire tier to said frontbars of said frame; and wire tying a bale as it exits the walking wallsejector.

In several embodiments, the present invention is a walking walls baleejector 1000 comprising: a frame 100 with an interior comprising; amoveable first side wall 130 with a horizontal first side wallhorizontal movement cylinder 150A and lateral moveable first side wall130, wherein said moveable first side wall 130 is capable of movementhorizontally and laterally in relation to said frame 100; a horizontalmoveable second side wall 120 with a horizontal second side wallmovement cylinder 150B, wherein said horizontal moveable second sidewall 120 is capable of movement horizontally in relation to said frame100; a horizontal moveable top wall 110 with a top wall horizontalmovement cylinder 34, wherein said horizontal moveable top wall 110 iscapable of movement horizontally in relation to said frame 100; and abottom floor 140 which is stationary in relation to said frame 100,wherein said first side wall 130 with a lateral first side wall and afirst side wall horizontal movement cylinder 150A is capable ofhorizontal and lateral movement when actuated relative to said bottomfloor 140; said second side wall 120 with horizontal second side wallmovement cylinder 150B is capable of horizontal movement when actuatedrelative to said bottom floor 140; and said top wall 110 with top wallhorizontal movement cylinder 34 is capable of horizontal movement whenactuated relative to said bottom floor 140.

In several embodiments, said first side wall 130 with a first side wallhorizontal movement cylinder 150A, said second side wall 120 with asecond side wall horizontal movement cylinder 150B, and said top wall110 with a top wall horizontal movement cylinder 34 are capable ofhorizontally moving a bale 3000 through actuation of said first sidewall horizontal movement cylinder 150A, said second side wall horizontalmovement cylinder 150B, and said top wall horizontal movement cylinder34. In several embodiments, actuation of said first side wall horizontalmovement cylinder 150A, said second side wall horizontal movementcylinder 1503 and said top wall horizontal movement cylinder 34 occursthrough simultaneous actuation of said first side wall horizontalmovement cylinder 150A, said second side wall movement cylinder 150B andsaid top wall movement cylinder 34.

While preferred embodiments have been shown, and described,modifications thereof can be made by one skilled in the art withoutdeparting from the scope or teaching herein. The embodiments describedherein are exemplary only and are not limiting. Many variations andmodifications of the system and apparatus are possible and will becomeapparent to those skilled in the art once the above disclosure is fullyappreciated. For example, the relative dimensions of various parts, thematerials from which the various parts are made, and other parameterscan be varied.

What is claimed is the following:
 1. A walking walls bale ejectorcomprising: a frame with back bars and front bars forming an interiorcomprising; a moveable first side wall capable of movement in relationto said frame; a moveable second side wall capable of movement inrelation to said frame; a moveable top wall capable of movement inrelation to said frame; a bottom floor which is stationary in relationto said frame.
 2. The walking walls bale ejector of claim 1, whereinsaid first side wall, said second side wall and said top wall arecapable of horizontal movement away from said frame.
 3. The walkingwalls bale ejector of claim 1, wherein said first side wall, said secondside wall and said top wall are capable of horizontal movement towardssaid frame.
 4. The walking walls bale ejector of claim 1 wherein saidhorizontal movement of said first side wall, said second side wall andsaid top wall occurs through simultaneous actuation of said first sidewall, said second side wall and said top wall.
 5. The walking walls baleejector of claim 1 further comprising: a moveable column assemblylocated in said frame and attached in mechanical communication to saidfirst side wall.
 6. The walking walls bale ejector of claim 5 wherein;said moveable column is attached and in electronic communication with abaler to ensure bale size compatibility.
 7. A walking walls bale ejectorof claim 1 further comprising: said front bars are mechanically attachedto a wire tier.
 8. A walking walls bale ejector of claim 1 furthercomprising; said side wall capable of movement in relation to said backbars is actuated by a first horizontal cylinder for horizontal motion; asecond side wall capable of movement in relation to said back bars isactuated by a second horizontal cylinder for horizontal motion; amoveable top wall capable of movement in relation to said back bars isactuated by a third horizontal cylinder for horizontal motion.
 9. Amethod for moving a bale through a walking walls bale ejectorcomprising: ejecting a bale into a walking walls bale ejector whichcomprises: a frame with an interior comprising; a moveable first sidewall capable of movement in relation to said frame; a moveable secondside wall capable of movement in relation to said frame; a horizontallymoveable top wall capable of movement horizontally in relation to saidframe; a bottom floor which is stationary in relation to said frame; andhorizontally moving a bale through actuation of said first side wall,said second side wall and said top wall.
 10. The method of claim 9further comprising the step of: providing a walking walls bale ejectorwhich further comprises an adjustable column assembly located in saidframe and is attached in mechanical communication to said first sidewall.
 11. The method of claim 10 further comprising the step of:providing a walking walls bale ejector in which said adjustable columnis attached and in electronic communication with a baler to ensure balesize compatibility.
 12. The method of claim 9 further comprising thestep of: attaching a wire tier to said front bars of said frame; andwire tying a bale as it exits the walking walls ejector.
 13. A walkingwalls bale ejector comprising: a frame with an interior comprising; amoveable first side wall with a horizontal first side wall movementcylinder and lateral moveable first side wall, wherein said lateral andhorizontal moveable first side wall is capable of movement horizontallyand laterally in relation to said frame; a moveable second side wallwith a horizontal second side wall movement cylinder, wherein saidhorizontal moveable second side wall is capable of movement horizontallyin relation to said frame; a moveable top wall with a horizontal topwall movement cylinder, wherein said horizontal moveable top wall iscapable of movement horizontally in relation to said frame; and a bottomfloor which is stationary in relation to said frame, wherein saidmoveable first side wall with a horizontal first side wall movementcylinder is capable of horizontal and lateral movement when actuatedrelative to said bottom floor; said moveable second side wall withhorizontal second side wall movement cylinder is capable of horizontalmovement when actuated relative to said bottom floor; and said moveabletop wall with top wall movement cylinder are capable of horizontalmovement when actuated relative to said bottom floor.
 14. The walkingwalls bale ejector of claim 13 wherein said moveable first side wallwith a horizontal first side wall movement cylinder, said second sidewall with a horizontal second side wall movement cylinder, and said topwall with a horizontal top wall movement cylinder is capable ofhorizontally moving a bale through actuation of said horizontal firstside wall cylinder, said horizontal second side wall cylinder and saidtop wall horizontal movement cylinder.
 15. The walking walls baleejector of claim 14 wherein said horizontal movement of a bale throughactuation of said horizontal first side wall movement cylinder, saidhorizontal second side wall movement cylinder and said top wall movementpiston occurs through simultaneous actuation of said horizontal firstside wall movement cylinder, said horizontal second side wall movementcylinder and said top wall movement cylinder.
 16. The walking walls baleejector of claim 13 further comprising: a moveable column assemblylocated in said frame, wherein said first moveable side wall with ahorizontal first side wall movement cylinder is moveable in relation tosaid frame on said moveable column assembly in said frame.
 17. Thewalking walls bale ejector of claim 16, wherein said moveable columnassembly in said frame is attached and in electronic communication witha baler to ensure bale size compatibility.
 18. A walking walls baleejector of claim 13 further comprising: said frame further mechanicallyattached to a wire tie.